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“harry de windt”

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  • From Paris to New York by Land

    An Epic Transatlantic Journey of Adventure and Discovery

    by Harry De Windt ...
    In "From Paris to New York by Land," Harry De Windt chronicles his adventurous transatlantic journey, a seminal work that highlights late 19th-century travel and exploration. The literary style is imbued with rich, descriptive prose and detailed observations, capturing the era's fascination with traversing continents and cultures. De Windt's narrative context is significant, reflecting the ... Read more

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  • On the Equator

    Journey Through Africa's Untamed Lands: A Victorian Adventure

    by Harry De Windt ...
    In "On the Equator," Harry De Windt crafts an evocative account of his 1898 journey through the tumultuous landscapes of East Africa, exploring the impact of imperialism and indigenous cultures on the region's identity. De Windt's literary style is marked by an intricate blend of adventure narrative and ethnographic observation, richly detailed with vivid descriptions that transport the reader to ... Read more

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  • From Pekin to Calais by Land

    by Harry De Windt ...
    THERE are two Englishmen at present living in Shanghai who have travelled overland from Europe to China. I was told, when there, that these gentlemen are continually receiving letters from England asking for information relative to the journey from Petersburg to Pekin and vice versâ, and in the Gobi Desert and Siberia. ... Read more

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  • A Ride to India across Persia and Baluchistán

    Enriched edition. An Epic Journey Through the Middle East and Central Asia

    by Harry De Windt, Ryan Holloway ...
    In "A Ride to India across Persia and Baluchistán," Harry De Windt intricately weaves a narrative that transports readers through the exotic landscapes of late 19th-century Persia and Baluchistán, culminating in the author's journey to India. Employing a vivid and evocative literary style, De Windt combines rich descriptions with personal reflections, painting a multifaceted portrait of the people ... Read more

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  • Through the Gold-Fields of Alaska to Bering Straits.

    by Harry De Windt ...
    Series series Elibron Classics
    Elibron Classics. Replica of 1898 edition by Harper & Brothers, New York and London.A narrative of the expedition taken by Captain Harry Willes Darell de Windt from Alaska to Siberia throughout the Bering Straight at the end of 19th century. ... Read more

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  • From Pekin to Calais by Land

    by Harry de Windt ...

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    An American makes the trek across Siberia via horse, carriage and sled, during the mid nineteenth century. Original Illustrations included. ... Read more

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